how steady is this dolly ? if i'm filming on a rough street, will it be steady enough or will the result be a shaky image ?
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it really is not a pro standard dolly.... there is a lot of flex and the base is just too small. The small base results in not enough spread of the legs and makes the camera level unstable. I bought three of these and the only use we can find for them is on our telepromters. My advice ... avoid!
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hi I use a sony mx2000 camera weighs about 6 pounds and its no problem for it, but this is the important thing to know, the dolly does not allow for easy tracking. Unless you have manually set the wheels in the direction of travel it is very jerky as the wheels try to line up. its fine to just move the camera around from a to b but not any god for tracking shots. i do love it as a way to move without having to lift etc. its also good for lighting, perfect for that actually. hope this helps. john
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Unfortunately the action is pretty jerky. I try not to use the tripod for panning. I just use it for stable shots with my DSLR.
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It's pretty stable. Especially if you make sure that the boom arm is directly above one of the legs. The longer you make the boom, the more tippy. With the arm 1/2 way extended or less, you should have no problems outdoors.
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The legs are much stiffer than I thought, larger too. You are probably safe up to 5lbs, maybe even more. The tripod dwarfed my point-and-shoot Nikon Coolpix. Warning: the more you use it, the more flexible and less sturdy the ball-and-socket joints get.
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Hi Phil: I bought mine some time ago. It came with the complete tripod, an extra quick release plate but no dolly. For outside use, it's heavy enough for wind, but its not the most rugged tripod so be VERY careful with it. However, if you get the optional D&S floor dolly, you'll have a very good, low end studio pedestal. This is what I primarily use it for.
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We ride ours outside up and down the driveway, and occasionally on the road. It can handle minor pebbles, cracks, bumps. I wouldn't go on a particularly rocky road, however, since the wheels aren't that big.
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If your camera has a regular tripod connecting point http://www.takegreatpictures.com/content/images/threaded_hole_tripod_mount.jpg it should be fine. I want to mention that this tripod is light so if you have a very heavy camera, it may still shake depending on the wind conditions. Other wise, for a point and shoot, this is actually a pretty good buy. A good judgement would be, if you are going for more professional look, professional tools (including a really good tripod) are necessary. But of for regular shots, this tripod works just fine!
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It is a great little travel tripod but for long exposure it might be a bit wobbly. I use it for long exposure but if you have too much wind or or bumps it will likely absorb that more than a more sturdy tripod. If this is your only tripod and you are wanting to do long exposure, I would choose something bigger and more stable.
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It does okay. With the vibration reduction I am able to hold it steady enough for a shutter speed of 1/2 second. Of course, with a tripod, it should do quite well even at night.
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I'm fairly sure it can handle the load...it's a fairly decent tripod for the money...however the pan head is not very smooth at all. That's my chief complaint.
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It is quite shaky, but as others have said--you can use many work arounds to get a steady image. This from an old shaky guy! In my particular case, I use a walking stick or my cane to steady it and that works for me.
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This is just a dolly on wheels, on which you base and fix tripod. The tripod is sold separately and quite tall to do what you want, especially if you mount it on dolly. however, don't count on it to be super smooth. unless your cam has super steady stabilisation system the end result will be shaky. so in sum, get a pro steadycam if you want to film someone while moving the camera.
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You might, especially in low light conditions. As long as the light is good you should be alright. You can always look at the image you just took, and determine what adjustments need to be made. A bigger problem is stabilizing camera and lens to zero motion, since it's all manual there is no vibration reduction / stabilization.
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Hello i don´t really thing that is stable on its own, is the same that using the camera hand held, i recommend the use of a good tripod.
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Just as long as it's loosened up enough and you keep your hand on the camera as you move it, it should be fine. The only time I've noticed jerkiness is from the initial move from whatever previous position it was in. I've only used it for photos, though, so I have no idea what it would look like in a video...but I THINK you'd be fine.
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The only movement you're going to get is if there is wind enough to move the WHOLE tripod. There is no 'play' in the joints at all and all locks are solid. This is not a very tall tripod, so the footprint is a little narrower. The gopro won't be a problem... I think in anything 15mph or less it will probably not so much as shudder in the wind.